Hydnocarpus pentandrus
Hydnocarpus pentandrus (Buch.-Ham.) Oken
Hydnocarpus pentandrus is a medium-sized tree in the Achariaceae family. It is a dioecious species that can grow up to 10 meters tall and is found in the moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats in India. The tree is also distributed in Bangladesh, Paraguay, Trinidad-Tobago, and other regions.
Description
Hydnocarpus pentandrus (Buch.-Ham.) Oken is a tree species native to the moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats in India, where it can reach a height of 10 meters. It is a dioecious tree, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. The species is part of the Achariaceae family and has a broader distribution that includes Bangladesh, Paraguay, and Trinidad-Tobago. It was first described in 1841.
Distribution
SC · Global · Bangladesh · India · Paraguay · Trinidad-Tobago
Synonyms
Chilmoria pentandraHydnocarpus laurifoliusHydnocarpus wightianusMunnicksia laurifolia
